Joyce Carolyn Loyd Downey

Mrs. Joyce Carolyn Loyd Downey, age 81, of Tennessee Ridge, TN, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2016, at her home. Mrs. Downey was born April 25, 1935, in Memphis, TN, to George B. and Maude Mae Presley Loyd. She was married to James P. "J.P." Downey for 63 years. She was a member of Stewart Church of Christ, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. She enjoyed cooking, family gatherings, and watching her grandchildren and great grandchildren as they grew. Visitation with the family will be Saturday, June 18, 2016, from 5-8 p.m., and Sunday, June 19, 2016, from 12 p.m. until funeral service time at 2 p.m., at the Luff-Bowen Funeral Home in Waverly, TN. Bro. David Hardin will be officiating the service. Interment will follow in the Richlawn Cemetery in Waverly, TN.Survivors include:Her Loving Husband of 63 years: James P. "J.P." Downey, Tennessee Ridge, TN5 Children: Becky Storey (Hal), Booneville, MSJanet Dulley (Danny), Cumberland City, TNSteve Downey (Barbara), Smyrna, TNDavid Downey, New Johnsonville, TNSusan Tatum, Townsend, TN10 Grandchildren15 Great GrandchildrenPreceded in death by:Parents: George B. and Maude Mae Presley LoydLUFF-BOWEN FUNERAL HOMERita Oliphant, Funeral Director2400 Hwy. 13 NorthWaverly, TN 37185Telephone 931-296-2437Obituary Line 931-296-3500